Augustine Cutoff over Brandywine Creek

Fair Condition126 years old9,627 vehicles/day

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
LocationWilmington
CarriesAugustine Cutoff
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Coordinates39.76092, -75.55703

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Deck
Total Length825.8 ft (251.7 m)
Max Span164.0 ft (50 m)
Deck Width56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Deck Area4304.1 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1980)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,627 (2022)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1585 049

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